The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges

Hotels
7.2 (1156 reviews)
Burnside , Thurso , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
4.45
Significant complaints about cleanliness, including odor and bathroom conditions.
Service
8.45
Staff were reported as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Multiple reviews mentioned the good location near the town.
Room Quality
5.95
Negative sentiments about room condition, decor, and suitability for disabilities.
Amenities
7.95
Some amenities liked, but generally limited frills.
Value for Money
6.45
Mixed reviews about pricing and expectations not met.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Food reported as delicious with a wide selection.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall experience was mixed with both positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:57

Property Description

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the tranquility of our lush garden and unwind on the terrace.

Delicious Dining: Savor a delightful meal at our on-site restaurant and cozy up at the bar.

Entertainment Galore: Challenge your friends to a game of darts during your stay.

To book your stay at The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges, visit our website now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £7.50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 1156 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.45
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 5.95
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 6.45
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
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TITTI solo_traveller it
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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eneas couple gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
10
Great stopover on NC500
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean spacious room.
Great food.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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GM solo_traveller fr
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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S666JPR solo_traveller gb
3
Book somewhere else !
Pros:

The water in the shower was hot.

Cons:

I received a message from the hotel asking my check in time and would I like a table for dinner, I booked a table for 19:00.
On arrival, I checked in and got room 10, round the back, one of the "chalets".
The area around the chalet was dirty and unkempt, rubbish had fallen out of the bins and was blowing about in the wind.
The room itself was old and tired, paper peeling off the walls, bodged up repairs to the wardrobe.
At 19:00, I went to the restaurant and saw a male member of staff who told me to sit anywhere.
I sat, and waited, after about ten minutes, he came to the table next to mine with a menu and asked someone at the table what they wanted. He obviously knew the people as they all had a chat about someone leaving.
I was completely ignored. As there was only my table and this other table occupied, I thought it was a bit rude.
I waited a little longer and then went to the bar and asked for a menu.
The look I got was as if I had disturbed a deep conversation between the three staff members.
Eventually, someone came and asked me if I wanted to order some food.
I ordered the fish and twice cooked chips. The fish was pleasant, the chips were like bullets. No one came to see if I was enjoying my food.
Breakfast the next morning was abysmal, most of the hot trays were empty, there was one rasher of bacon left and it was floating alone in the left over grease.
Tables were left full of dirty pots and not being cleared, so seating was limited.
There was one staff member on duty, flitting around the room and achieving nothing.
If she had managed a smile it would have been nice.
Lots of people were complaining about lack of food in the trays.
When I checked out and handed in my key, no "how was your stay or did you sleep well", the staff member just took my key and said thanks.
What really capped this off was that I had paid £91 for this room and then £15:50 for the fish and chips.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Nina couple at
4
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Monika family_with_children gb
4
Could be better!
Pros:

- good location close to Scrabster pier
- comfy beds
- friendly staff

Cons:

- the hotel is dated,
- the bathroom was very dark even with lights on, the bulb wasn’t the brightest,
- there was a thick layer of dust on top of the headboard,
- the heating was off, so we were cold,
- the paint from the radiator was peeling off, revealing rust underneath.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Manuel Joao solo_traveller pt
4
Cons:

Tudo muito fraco

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Rok solo_traveller si
4
One night stay
Pros:

Low price

Cons:

The whole hotel is in need of renovation, but at least it was relatively clean.
But the bed is one of the absolute worst I have seen. Hard, squeaky and even laying still the springs would just randomly pop. Bad pillows make it even worse.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ken extended_group gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller de
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sheena solo_traveller au
8
I recommend The Weigh Inn. Great location! Super Brekky!
Pros:

Great location for catching ferry to Orkney

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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ARIADNA solo_traveller au
10
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Very large and comfortable room. Plenty parking. Lovely staff

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
3
Poor
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate

Cons:

The evening meal was poor, the room that was allocated had not been cleaned since the last occupants, the TV system reception throughout the hotel was poor.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
6
Cons:

Room was very small and dinner plus breakfast options expensive, so we didn’t have them

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ken solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Melina couple de
7
Great stopover on the way along the Atlantic Route
Pros:

Ample parking; our room was very tidy, just a bit old-fashioned – but that’s a matter of taste – and the staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Unfortunately, getting hot water was very difficult, and the breakfast wasn’t good at all (a bit unhygienic and mainly meat)

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Arturs solo_traveller lv
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Erma59 solo_traveller it
8
Hotel a Thurso
Pros:

Location, stanza, colazione,

Cons:

La struttura dell'hotel necessiterebbe di un ammodernamento. Fuori della finestra nostra stanza la grondaia aveva ceduto e nel buco sostavano gli uccelli.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee